First came the shooting. Then, the conspiracies.

 (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

After the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, online influencers quickly spread outlandish conspiracy theories that it was an elaborate hoax.

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The White House correspondents’ dinner, which was attended by the president and many Cabinet members, was not given top security status that would have unlocked the full weight of federal resources.

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 (William Lang/AP)

The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California, officials said. He is a part-time teacher, former engineering student and game designer.

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